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Iraq Business
21 hours ago
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Iraqi PM Confirms Progress on New Cities
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has confirmed that six new cities have been 'awarded for execution', with three more pending, as part of a broader plan to develop 60 new urban centres across the country. Speaking at a meeting of the New Cities Authority on Monday, Al-Sudani emphasised the government's commitment to strategic, long-term solutions to Iraq's housing crisis. The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Construction and Housing, and Environment, along with senior advisors and officials. The Prime Minister stated that challenges-particularly those related to land ownership, legal transfer to investors, and the resolution of infrastructure overlaps-are being actively addressed. He directed officials to implement practical solutions for service delivery, ensure transportation links to new cities, and integrate these projects into national and local service plans. He also called for a comprehensive infrastructure map for Greater Baghdad, incorporating both the existing city and its planned extensions. Progress was reviewed on several key developments, including the cities of Al-Jawahiri, Ali Al-Wardi, Al-Fursan, Al-Ghazlani, and Difaf Karbala. (Source: PMO)
Iraq Business
21 hours ago
- Business
- Iraq Business
New Vision Approved for Baghdad Metro Project Execution
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has directed the completion of all procedural requirements for the Baghdad Metro project under a revised implementation framework. During a high-level meeting on Sunday with the Head of the Iraq Development Fund, the Mayor of Baghdad, and the Prime Minister's Advisor, the PM reviewed a new strategic approach for delivering the capital's long-awaited metro system. According to a press release from the Prime Minister's Office, previous company bids were rejected, prompting a shift in strategy toward a global best-practice model. It added that the revised plan entails forming partnerships between the Iraqi government and both local and international investors, with execution to be carried out by world-class firms. The approach includes integrated development across infrastructure, consultancy, transit systems, and environmental, social, and economic assessments. Al-Sudani emphasised the importance of the metro as a critical infrastructure project and instructed stakeholders to finalise related consultancy studies in preparation for further decisions at the next meeting. (Source: PMO)
